Ryan Garcia is finally all set to make a comeback as only one day remains for the fight between him and Oscar Duarte. As the long-anticipated date arrives, the old memories from his maiden defeat continue to haunt him. After his devastating loss against Gervonta Davis, everything changed as he lost his perfect record. Notably, he even ended up parting ways with his old trainer and joined Derrick James.

However, this also led to him being at odds with his promoter Oscar De La Hoya. Garcia wanted out of the promotion, claiming that it was Golden Boy who broke the contract first. But as things stand, he is going to fight under the banner of Golden Boy Promotions. However, it still couldn’t stop him from blasting De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. Interestingly, De La Hoya didn’t hold back as he fired back at Garcia.

Oscar De La Hoya attacks Garcia’s mentality

In the aftermath of a heated press conference, where tensions escalated between Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and rising star Ryan Garcia, De La Hoya opened up to Spanish-speaking media. The saga unfolded as Garcia seemingly went off-script, creating a rift among the trio.

Responding to questions about Garcia’s surprising comments against Hopkins, De La Hoya provided insight into the situation, stating, “It doesn’t surprise me at all because he(Ryan Garcia) has a child’s mentality. What happens when you take a child’s toy away? They start to cry.”

This verbal sparring follows a series of deleted comments by De La Hoya regarding Garcia’s mental health. Garcia, who had previously taken a break from the sport to address personal issues, became the focus of De La Hoya’s concerns.

Expressing worry about Garcia’s mental state, De La Hoya shared, “I’m really concerned about Ryan Garcia’s state of mind. His current erratic behavior shows he’s clearly not focused on Saturday’s fight. You won’t take my calls, Ryan. I hope you’re OK.”

The ongoing feud adds a layer of complexity to the upcoming bout, leaving fans and pundits alike wondering about the psychological dynamics at play. As the tension builds, the focus remains on how this verbal sparring will translate into the actual showdown on fight night.

Ryan Garcia calls his relationship with Golden Boy “Toxic”

In a recent revelation, Garcia candidly discussed the turbulent nature of his association with Golden Boy Promotions. Garcia, the rising star, expressed his view on the complex dynamics, likening it to a toxic relationship. He elucidated, “It’s like a toxic relationship, they just wanna keep me there. It’s because I’m that hot. It’s like, ‘I don’t wanna let her go, she’s so hot.’”

This revelation comes after Garcia raised concerns in June, claiming a breach of contract in a demand letter, triggering a subsequent legal response from Golden Boy in the form of a lawsuit against the young fighter. Moreover, Garcia shed light on the intricacies of this strained relationship, providing insight into the challenges he faces. He believes Oscar De La Hoya, the head of Golden Boy Promotions, is reluctant to release him due to his substantial market value.

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Despite Golden Boy also handling promotions for Duarte, it’s evident that Garcia holds a prominent position, both in terms of popularity and financial impact. What do you think about the conflict between Garcia and De La Hoya? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

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